Valburg

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Valburg is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Overbetuwe, about 10 km northwest of Nijmegen.

Valburg was a separate municipality until 2001, when it became part of Overbetuwe.<ref>Template:Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten</ref>

History

It was first mentioned in 792 or 793 as "in uilla Falburcmarca", and means "the castle of Falho (person)".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The eastern side of the village developed into an esdorp. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from the 14th century with a 13th-century tower. It has been restored between 1968 and 1971.<ref name="monument">Template:Cite web</ref> The grist mill Nieuw Leven was built in 1750 and restored in 1996.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 1840, it was home to 688 people.<ref name="plaats">Template:Cite web</ref>